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Overview
A Frank Discussion Regarding Beneficiaries for Estate Planning Attorneys
Every experienced estate planning attorney knows beneficiaries are much more than just names in the correct document fields. In this engaging podcast-style course, we delve into the multifaceted world of estate planning, focusing on the dynamics between attorneys and beneficiaries. From success stories to cautionary tales, we explore the nuances, challenges, and practical considerations that arise in this field. Don't wait - register today!
- Understand the importance of transparency and documentation.
- Learn about your duty to manage assets.
- Examine Letters of Instruction and whether you should utilize them.
- Analyze difficult beneficiaries.
- Discuss often-overlooked beneficiary designations.
- Explore planning for beneficiaries that have disabilities.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Types of Beneficiaries and Their Rights
- Importance of Transparency
- Review Existing Beneficiary Designations
- Update Designations as Needed
- Always Appropriately Document Grantor's Intentions
- Duty to Manage Assets
- Considering a Letter of Instruction
- Difficult Beneficiaries: Problems, Conflicts, and Resolution Options
- Choice of Beneficiaries: The Beneficiaries Nobody Thinks About
- Planning for Beneficiaries With Disabilities
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-02-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-25-2026 |
| Kansas CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-25-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-02-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-02-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 06-13-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2027 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 08-01-2029 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 08-26-2026 |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
1 Total |
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CLE
Agenda
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Beneficiaries: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
- Types of Beneficiaries and Their Rights
- Importance of Transparency
- Review Existing Beneficiary Designations
- Update Designations as Needed
- Always Appropriately Document Grantor's Intentions
- Duty to Manage Assets
- Considering a Letter of Instruction
- Difficult Beneficiaries: Problems, Conflicts, and Resolution Options
- Choice of Beneficiaries: The Beneficiaries Nobody Thinks About
- Planning for Beneficiaries With Disabilities
Who Should Attend
This program is for attorneys. Paralegals, office managers, and other legal professionals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Ann M. O'Hara
is an attorney with Dale & Eke, P.C. in Indianapolis. She currently practices in the areas of employee benefits, estate planning and probate, and trust administration. Ms. O'Hara served as an adjunct professor in individual federal taxation at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, and has lectured on federal estate and gift taxes issues. While completing her law degree, she was a tax analyst for the Indiana Inheritance Tax Division of the Indiana Department of Revenue, and also served as director of the Corporations Division of the Indiana Secretary of State's Office. Ms. O'Hara earned her B.S. degree in finance, summa cum laude, from St. Joseph's College and her J.D. degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
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